US Bridges

N West ST over Ill Central Gulf RR

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 6N R 1E · Structure no. SA2500000000224

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
189 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N West ST over Ill Central Gulf RR is a concrete channel beam carrying N West ST over Ill Central Gulf RR in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,500 by 2043. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN West ST
CrossesIll Central Gulf RR
LocationSec 22 T 6N R 1E
RouteCity Street 7254
Coordinates32.34566, -90.18162
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2021)
Projected traffic19,500 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N West ST over Ill Central Gulf RR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is N West ST over Ill Central Gulf RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does N West ST over Ill Central Gulf RR carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is N West ST over Ill Central Gulf RR?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns N West ST over Ill Central Gulf RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.